Centralized Device Sharing

Purchasing dedicated monitoring devices for hundreds of points on a network ranges from impractical to cost-prohibitive, which explains why IntellaPatch is such a compelling solution. This technology lets network engineers electronically move and share expensive monitoring equipment across an entire network without manual re-cabling.

The cost effective approach features a trio of analyzers connected to a pair of APCON switches, which then connect to an array of Layer 2 switches. This implementation assures the same instant device access as the conventional one-to-one deployment, but does so in a way that utilizes fewer total devices and results in both cost and labor savings.

Sharing Distributed Tools

An IntellaPatch deployment is also a cost effective solution for sharing devices that are distributed – either on different floors or in separate facilities. This approach features several analyzers that are each connected to a series of interconnected APCON switches, which then connect to Layer 2 switches in the network.

This implementation also assures the same instant device access as the conventional one-to-one deployment, but does so in a way that enables users to access tools remotely. In this way, organizations can make the most efficient use of tool investments – and different groups can access and share the same resources.

Media Conversion

In cases where an organization needs to interconnect floors or facilities that have different cabling infrastructure, IntellaPatch switches offer the ability to convert media -– such as optical to copper, or single-mode to multimode – simply and efficiently.

Take, for example, an organization that needs to interconnect two data centers. If one is installed with single-mode fiber, while the other is installed with multimode fiber, they can still be connected via IntellaPatch. This solution features an IntellaPatch switch installed between a core router and distribution router to direct traffic to different segments of the network.

The high-availability of the Series 3000 switch family assures that if a controller, power supply or fan assembly fails, redundant components assume the load and keep the switch functional.